Arson suspected in Grand Crossing fire

There were no reported injuries.

El conductor intentó reducir la velocidad del camión pero los frenos se “bloquearon”, lo que provocó que chocara con una casa en 7701 S. Damen Ave., según un reporte de accidente de tráfico. | Archivos Sun-Times

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Authorities were conducting an arson investigation after a fire broke out Tuesday in the Grand Crossing neighborhood, according to Chicago police.

The fire erupted about 2 a.m. in the 7500 block of South Dobson Avenue, according to preliminary information from police spokeswoman Karie James.

There were no reported injuries, James said.

It appeared that someone had poured something and then lit it, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation.

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